For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,168 students in Los Alamos County, NM. The top ranked public high schools in Los Alamos County, NM are Los Alamos High School and Topper Freshman Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Los Alamos County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Los Alamos County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Mexico public high schools.
Los Alamos County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Los Alamos High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Los Alamos County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Los Alamos High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1300 Diamond Dr
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2210
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2210
Gr: 10-12 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Topper Freshman Academy
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3800 Canyon Drive
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2510
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2510
Gr: 9 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Los Alamos County, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Los Alamos County, NM include Los Alamos High School and Topper Freshman Academy. Los Alamos County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Mexico.
How many public high schools are located in Los Alamos County?
2 public high schools are located in Los Alamos County.
What is the racial composition of students in Los Alamos County?
Los Alamos County public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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